Tender

Provision of a New Antimicrobial to the NHS in England

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

18 Jun 2020 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of a New Antimicrobial to the NHS in England," focusing on the healthcare industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage and involves a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 22 July 2020, with contracts commencing on 1 April 2022, lasting for an initial three-year period, with possible extensions up to seven years. The total value of the contract is £100 million, and proposals must be submitted in GBP. The products will be supplied across various regions in England, including the North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with EU-licensed antimicrobials that are set to launch in the UK within the specified timeframe. Businesses specialising in anti-infective agents, including vaccines and immunodulating agents, would be well-suited to compete in this high-value contract. Successful bidders will not only contribute to NHS capabilities but may also benefit from long-term contract relationships and potential community benefits tied to the procurement. Participation in this tender could foster business growth in the competitive healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a New Antimicrobial to the NHS in England

Notice Description

Provision of a new antimicrobial to the NHS in England via a subscription-based payment model The contract entered into pursuant to this procurement will be between the successful supplier and NHS England (the National Health Service Commissioning Board) This procurement will be conducted by NHS England. Organisations wishing to participate in the procurement must have at least one EU licensed antimicrobial that will have a UK launch dated on or between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020 and that is active against one or more pathogens on the World Health Organisation priority pathogen list. There is no limit on the number of antimicrobials that an organisation can offer. Contracts awarded pursuant to the procurement are for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, the NHS in England, and by private sector healthcare contractors and agents working on behalf of the aforementioned. The successful supplier will be responsible for supply of the selected antimicrobial from 1st April 2022. The duration of any contract awarded will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend (by mutual agreement) for an additional period or periods up to seven (7) years. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Further information is set out in the procurement documents which are available to download (see below for details). NHS England intends to use the Bravo Solution e-tender portal in this procurement. To Register and express interest - log on to the portal at: https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge) OJEU Reference 2020/S 117-285216 Additional information: All procurement costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders. The contracting authority reserves the right to award in whole or in part. The contracting authority reserves the right to annul the procurement process and not award any contract. All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP. In relation to section II.2.10 of this notice, variants will be accepted to the extent permitted (if at all) in the invitation to participate in dialogue (ITPD) documents. The successful supplier will be required to deliver community benefits in support of the contracting authority's social, economic and environmental objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate to social, economic and environmental considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3c216a5-d925-4c4d-b32a-b03b2ef9b750
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c89238-8633-4bcf-842e-a2d97a871093
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33650000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use, vaccines, antineoplastic and immunodulating agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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